Ali

Rank 299th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Ali was 299th most popular baby name for boys and 555th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,209 babies were named Ali in the United States. The gender distribution for "Ali" is 92.8% male and 7.2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,778 babies in the United States were named Ali. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ali is around 20 to 22 years old.

The name "Ali" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Ali is Al.

Ali Meaning & Origin

Ali is an Arabic name that means "exalted" or "noble," often connoting a sense of strong leadership and respect.

The name Ali is described as brave, adventurous and mystical.

Pronunciation

Ali is pronounced ah-lee in English. The name Ali has 3 letters and 1, 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ali

  • "Ali" is one of the most common names in the world and is used in many different cultures and religions.

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Geography

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